Hurling to pave way for Johnston

Seánie Johnston is all but certain to be available for Kildare in Sunday’s Leinster SFC semi-final against Meath as he is set to line out for Coill Dubh’s senior hurlers tomorrow evening.

As the affiliated hurling club of his new football club St Kevin’s, Johnston will fulfil the GAA’s new inter-county eligibility rule if he plays a part in their championship game against Éire Óg-Corrachoill in Clane.

The Irish Examiner understands Johnston could meet with the Coill Dubh panel for the first time this evening.